The Computational Optics and Intelligent Photonic Devices GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The conference aims to foster a unified platform that brings together researchers working at the frontiers of computational imaging and photonic device engineering. As optical systems increasingly rely on algorithmic design and data-driven reconstruction, and devices become more programmable, adaptive, and integrated, the boundaries between optics hardware and computational methods are rapidly dissolving. This conference will address the urgent need to bridge the gap between these traditionally distinct domains by encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cross-disciplinary innovation.
The conference will cover a wide range of topics spanning both foundational principles and emerging applications. Key subject areas include computational microscopy, lensless and light-field imaging, adaptive optics, neuromorphic and event-based vision, machine learning in optical system design, metasurfaces and flat optics, ultrafast photonics, photonic inverse design, quantum-inspired imaging, and integrated photonic platforms. Emphasis will be placed on co-design approaches that jointly optimize hardware and computational algorithms for breakthroughs in biological imaging, remote sensing, optical communication, and information processing. Through this forum, we seek to catalyze new directions in intelligent photonic systems that are more compact, efficient, and capable of extracting richer information from light.
